Chapter 260

Time passed unnoticed, Wang Ping'an earnestly forged the Five Elements Law Sword—metal attribute law sword. From initial unfamiliarity to later gradual proficiency.

Not long after.

The spiritual energy wandering inside the World Pearl seemed to sense an inexplicable summons, swarming from all directions, gathering around the forging furnace, slowly seeping in, becoming nourishment for the sword's growth.

After a long while.

Wang Ping'an felt an indestructible aura emanating from the forging furnace; upon looking up, he saw a sword apparatus inside the alchemy furnace.

It was precisely the Five Elements Law Sword—metal attribute law sword!

"Has it succeeded just like that?"

Wang Ping'an's face showed sheer astonishment; he put away the Nine Yang True Fire, instinctively using his mana to pick up the Five Elements Law Sword—metal attribute law sword from the alchemy furnace, examined it carefully, his astonishment deepening, he said speechlessly: "Is forging a high-grade magical artifact really this simple?"

Although this was his first attempt at forging, and he started with the relatively simple Five Elements Law Sword, he lacked much confidence, after all he was forging a high-grade magical artifact.

Even if he upgraded his proficiency with the Five Elements Law Sword to Cultivation, as if a forging master were personally instructing him, he would still likely fail several times at least.

Who made forging magical artifacts not a simple matter, let alone a high-grade one; even a slight mistake somewhere, merely poor control of flame temperature, could lead to forging failure.

During his first forging, although he was meticulous and exerted all his energy, fearing any mistake, he thought he had done everything well, yet before the Five Elements Law Sword—metal attribute law sword was completed, he had no confidence deep down.

If not for his strong spirit power, forcibly driving away one distracting thought after another during the forging of the Five Elements Law Sword—metal attribute law sword, his mind would likely have been flooded with thoughts of failure.

He never expected……

In his state of anxiety and anticipation, this Five Elements Law Artifact—metal attribute law sword was easily forged successfully; the product seemed far superior to ordinary high-grade magical artifacts.

"Could it be that I was mistaken, and forging magical artifacts is actually easy?"

Wang Ping'an couldn't help but a thought arise in his mind; before it could linger long, he dispelled it himself, denying:

"No, it's not that forging magical artifacts is simple; rather, I upgraded my proficiency with the Five Elements Law Sword to Cultivation, gaining new knowledge, as if a forging master were personally instructing him, which makes forging appear easy!"

Whether forging magical artifacts is simple or due to his upgrading the Five Elements Law Sword's proficiency to Cultivation, Wang Ping'an couldn't be bothered to care which; his current priority is to finish forging the formation diagram and foundation (Five Elements Law Sword) needed to set up the Small Five Elements Sword Formation.

Other matters can wait until he has free time; there's no rush!

Later.

Wang Ping'an put away the forged Five Elements Law Sword—metal attribute law sword, then again took from his storage bag the material for another kind of sword—wood-attribute high-grade iron ore—and tossed it into the forging furnace.

One, two, three or four……

Having experienced the success of forging the first Five Elements Law Sword—metal attribute law sword, Wang Ping'an, when forging the other four Five Elements Law Swords, felt confident, unlike his initial worries, and the forging proceeded smoothly.

However.

Yet he still dared not be careless!

He remained cautious and meticulous, striving—not, but ensuring—every step would be error-free.

Soon.

One after another, the Five Elements Law Swords were forged!

Although it was quite easy, the drain on his spirit power and mana was immense; Wang Ping'an heavily exhaled a turbid breath, gazing at the just-completed Five Elements Law Sword—earth attribute law sword in the forging furnace, the last of his Five Elements Law Swords, his face full of excitement.

Wang Ping'an happily said: "All that's left is to forge the formation diagram; once the diagram is forged, I can set up the Small Five Elements Sword Formation!" As he spoke, Wang Ping'an stored away the Five Elements Law Sword—earth attribute law sword, and with a thought took out the material for forging the diagram—a tiger hide.

As the tiger hide appeared, a terrifying aura emanated, making him shudder, as if a colossal tiger opened its bloody maw, wanting to swallow him whole.

Fortunately.

At that moment, the sword apparatus within him rang out with sword cries, dispelling the fear creeping toward his heart; he looked again at the tiger hide before him, still able to sense its aura.

Yet he was not directly frightened as before.

"I never expected a single tiger hide could frighten me like this; could this be the legendary might of a tiger that dies but does not fall?"

Wang Ping'an couldn't help but sigh inwardly, his gaze fixed on the tiger hide before him, filled with excitement.

A tiger hide capable of emitting such a terrifying aura is surely not an ordinary tiger; using this hide to forge the formation diagram of the Small Five Elements Sword Formation.

It will surely unleash the full power of the Small Five Elements Sword Formation—no, even exceed it.

He eagerly awaited; once he finished forging the formation diagram of the Small Five Elements Sword Formation and set it up at his home, it would display what terrifying power.

He didn't need to kill Hu Meiniang; at least wound her, preventing her from continuing to act recklessly in his home.

This novel you have arrived at

"Nevertheless, the Third Miss still meant well!"

Wang Ping'an came to his senses; upon seeing the tiger hide again, his expression instantly became extremely complex, he thought silently: "Whether it's the gifted forging furnace or the Nine Yang True Fire, or even this tiger hide before him of unknown cultivation, if sold it would surely be worth more than just a thousand middle-grade spirit stones—doubling or even tripling would be no problem!"

He knew he had investment value, after all he is a man with a system—cough, a boy—but presumably Hu Rui doesn't know that, and since they haven't interacted much, yet Hu Rui dares to make a big investment in him……

Saying he's moved would be an overstatement; rather, as long as Hu Rui hasn't done anything wrong to him, he is willing to do business with her and even have more contact.

He secretly swore he would not disappoint Hu Rui; after all, even a monster values him thus, if he performs poorly he would lose not only his own face but that of all humanity.

Ha!

Afterward, Wang Ping'an took a deep breath, heavily exhaled a turbid breath, dispelling all myriad distracting thoughts from his mind, restoring clarity, then tossed the tiger hide into the forging furnace and began forging the formation diagram of the Small Five Elements Sword Formation.

Compared to the Five Elements Law Sword having spare materials, Hu Rui's thoughtful preparation—whether for forging one sword or even three or four—poses no problem.

The material for the Small Five Elements Sword Formation diagram is only this tiger hide; if it fails, he would have to make another trip to Jiu tou shan ji shi to see if the Nine-headed Mountain Fox Clan guild has similar hides, which he does not know.

But he knows that even if similar materials exist, the spirit stones he carries are insufficient.

It's probably not enough!

On credit……

Hu Rui allows him to buy on credit, but he himself feels embarrassed to do so again!

(End of chapter)